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GL56 ZYO

2007 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,650 mi
Last recorded55,650 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 ZYO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 55,650 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2019 55,595 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2018 50,190 miles

Exhaust emissions only just met

Front Light lens deteriorated

Rear Brake disc corroded

Rear Brake pads wearing thin

Rear silencer has slight blow of exhaust gasses

Fail 29 Mar 2018 50,190 miles

Exhaust emissions only just met

Front Light lens deteriorated

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake disc corroded

Rear Brake pads wearing thin

Rear silencer has slight blow of exhaust gasses

Pass 26 Jan 2017 41,214 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 41,214 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 34,701 miles

Front Lower undertray @ top covers fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2015 30,728 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Jan 2015 30,607 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2014 26,777 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre rear stop light not working

Pass 19 Jan 2013 22,787 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine smokey through acceleration sometimes

Pass 13 Jan 2012 18,464 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPERS SPLIT STILL CLEARING SCREEN

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jan 2011 14,578 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 14,578 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 10,253 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda RX-8?

Based on 304,386 MOT tests across 25,254 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
4,376
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
25,254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,515
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 8,979
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,531
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,088
Anti-roll bar linkage fractured 6,762
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GL56 ZYO is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Mazda RX-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 44,002 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda RX-8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL56 ZYO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX-8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 19 years old, this Mazda RX-8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GL56 ZYO registered?

GL56 ZYO is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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